Occupational Therapist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Marchwood, Southampton area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care and specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems including eating disorders

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy registered with HCPC

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As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities, interventions and group programmes are delivered through effective application and communication


• Provide a range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of models of practice


• Respond promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis


• Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each patient's progress, including robust outcome measures where possible


• Engage actively in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities relevant to occupational therapy and the service

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Possess confidence in their autonomy and authority for day to day clinical decisions


• Forward thinking, innovative and passionate to explore new ways of evolving practice


• Communication and interpersonal skills as the role holder will be interacting with service users constantly and may respond to routine enquiries providing some basic information


• Flexibility and adaptability across hours of work when required to suit the service needs of the wards and the role holder will work within existing procedures


• Experience of working within mental health and/or eating disorders

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £35,392 - £42,618 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays


• Birthday Leave


• Continuing Professional Development opportunities


• Pension scheme with a company contribution


• Our shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works for the company


• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS

Reference ID: 3261

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV